NextGen
Lauri Philpot
Registered Nurse
Rose,OK
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse bringing 6 years of experience treating patients, coordinating care with other healthcare staff, and precepting new nurses. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
School Nurse
Oaks Mission Public School
07.2021 - Current
- Worked to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Developed entire health office program for a school who had no previous nurse.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Managed COVID-19 testing program for over 200 patients.
- Oversaw health services for school of 200 students and faculty.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Served as department team lead when needed to ensure appropriate staff was dispersed throughout the emergency department and urgent care.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Attended many hospital trainings that included simulation codes and scenarios to strengthen nursing skills.
- Built rapport with patients and families to increase comfort level and enhance quality of medical history and relevant personal information.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Case Manager, Emergency Department
Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
Medical Assistant
Community Physicians Group
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK 08.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Muskogee, OK 01.2016 - 12.2017
No Degree - General Education
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK 08.2012 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Oaks-Mission High School
Oaks, OK 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Infection control measures
Lab result interpretation
Direct Patient Care
Call triaging
Precepting
Physical assessments
Acute care expertise
Performing EKGs
Emergency Procedures
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Care Plan Development
Team Leader
Supervising students
Mentoring proficiency
Software
Cerner
SNAP Health Center
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
08.2021 - 05.2023
School Nurse
Oaks Mission Public School
07.2021 - Current
Case Manager, Emergency Department
Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Connors State College
01.2016 - 12.2017
Medical Assistant
Community Physicians Group
01.2013 - 12.2017
No Degree - General Education
Northeastern State University
08.2012 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Oaks-Mission High School
08.2008 - 05.2012